Vanilla, Honey, and Aloe

Chapter 21

I opened my eyes, bringing myself from a lazy afternoon nap to see Marinette humming as she softly stroked my hair.

"I guess we have a pattern. You fall asleep earlier and I wake up later?" I smiled to myself.

Marinette jumped. "Jeez, Gami you scared me."

"I'm sorry, lovebug." I pushed myself up on my forearms so that my face was hovering an inch from Marinette.

"I'm so bored." Marinette moaned, and I laughed.

"How about we go ice skating?" I suggested and Marinette smiled excitedly.

"We haven't done that in forever! Let's go!" Marinette grabbed my hand basically dragged me out of bed.

We both changed out of our clothes and I smiled as I held her hand.

All we really do is sleep together and cuddle. This will be fun.

As Marinette and I ran out of the house, I could feel that my hand was becoming clammy. I guess being close to Marinette is still new to me.

Marinette turned to me and stopped.

"Hang on, something feels weird." She said, furrowing her brow.

"I-"

Just as I was about to apologize for my sweaty hands, Marinette laced our fingers together and beamed at me.

"There we go!"

As Marinette continued to pull me forward, I couldn't help but fall more in love with this girl. Can you really blame me? She's beautiful and kind and smart and clumsy and sweet and courageous and... she's so Marinette. And I love her for it.

"Dang the ice rink is too far to run I'm done with cardio for today." Marinette sighed.

"So now what?" I asked and Marinette squeezed my hand.

"I'll just call Alya to pick us up." Marinette grabbed her phone and rang up her friend.

Soon enough, a car pulled up with Alya in the front seat beside who I was guessing was her older sister in the front seat.

"Y'all better not leave my little sis out! She deserves to have fun too!" Alya's sister yelled, and I could feel my back starting to sweat.

"I'm not going with them I already have plans with Nino, remember?" Alya rolled her eyes. "Sorry, guys. Come on in."

Marinette climbed into the car and I followed, closing the door.

"Thanks for the ride, Anansi." Marinette smiled nervously and Alya's sister laughed.

"It's no problem. Who's your little friend?" Anansi looked at me in the rear view mirror.

"This is Kagami, and she is my girlfriend." Marinette held my hand almost protectively and I could feel my cheeks heating up.

"Cool. I have a girlfriend too, but she lives in Italy." Anansi said, and I felt a little better.

"That's really cool." I smiled nervously and Alya sighed.

"Don't get this one started on her love life. She gets all sappy and it's totally awkward. I'm happy for you guys though." Alya turned and smiled at me and Marinette. "But I have to talk to you, Kagami when we get to the ice rink."

I swallowed and nodded. "Right."

This is it. The big talk. Don't mess this up.

Finally, we pulled up to the ice rink and I got out of the car with Marinette.

"You go ahead, Alya wants to talk to me." I gave Marinette's hand a reassuring squeeze and she nodded before running forward to rent our skates.

I turned to Alya as she got out of the car and she crossed her arms.

"As Marinette's best friend, it's my job to tell you exactly what I expect from you during your relationship with her." Alya said.

"Okay. I'm ready." I decided, keeping my hands still at my sides.

Alya sighed and dropped her arms and sighed. "Just please don't break her heart."

I closed my eyes.

I could hear Adrien's angry voice screaming in my ears.

"Treat her right. Give her the love she deserves." Alya watched Marinette as she walked into the ice rink.

Marinette pauses before going in the door and took a deep breath.

She probably came here with Adrien recently before they broke up.

"But I don't have to worry about that, do I?" Alya smiled apologetically at me and I grinned.

"I promise I will give her everything she wants in life." I clasped Alya's hand before running to Marinette.

"Come on, what are you waiting for?" I held her hand tight and she smiled at me.

"You're right. Let's go." Marinette led me into the ice rink and toward the seats where we put our shoes on.

I tied my shoes quickly and watched Marinette as she stared out at the ice, accidentally tying her feet together.

"Marinette-"

Marinette stood up and started falling over.

I rushed forward and caught her.

I smiled. "You're such a clutz."

Marinette giggled and sat back down. I fixed her laces for her and smiled up at her again.

She helped me up before pulling me into the ice.

We both glided gracefully across the ice.

Marinette never took her eyes off of me and so I never took my eyes off of her unless I was showing off my tricks.

"Show off." Marinette snorted but she still took my hands again.

We sort of just went around the rink, every once in a while extending our arms and spinning in circle.

Eventually, it got late, and our legs got tired, so I called Roselyn to pick us up and bring Marinette home.

Marinette got into the car and held my hand.

"I had a lot of fun today." Marinette said quietly. "More fun than I've had in a long time."

"Ehhhh I don't know. That day we played tag all around the city is still on top for me." I smiled at the memory.

"Yeah. I think that was the day I knew that I was in love with you." Marinette said.

I gave her a hurt look. "It's just because I bought you that dress, isn't it?"

Marinette shoved me before pulling me close as I laughed.

Then we laughed until Roselyn pulled up to Marinette's house.

Marinette sighed and pat my hand. "I'll call you later?"

"Yeah."

Marinette pecked me on the cheek before leaving the car and walking into her house.

As we drove away, I couldn't hide the giddy smile plastered on my face.

But that giddiness soon reduced when I realized that Alya had placed her trust in my today. And I had to tell Marinette what I did someday.

I need someone else's opinion on this. Also I just need to tell someone about this.

I looked at Roselyn and took a deep breath.

"Hey Roselyn, can I talk to you?"

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Thank you very much for reading! If you were Kagami, would you feel really guilty too, or would you not really care? I'm gonna right a chapter in Marinette's POV soon so look forward to that!

I hope you enjoy the next chapter!!! 💘